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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 323.53 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 323.53 and 100.23 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 323.53 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/323.53 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 323.53 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 32,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427.41/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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